Paving stones are a great way to spruce up your home's outdoor areas. Here's how to use them. Laura Leavitt is a personal finance and wellness writer for CNET. Her work has been published at ...

I made DIY Concrete pavers for a concrete patio project I am working on. I created a modular system that lets me integrate plants into the design. I made MDF prototypes that I cut out using the Shaper ...

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A patio can be a major upgrade to your outdoor space, but if you don't properly budget before starting your DIY project, you ...

DEAR TIM: I’ve decided it’s time for a patio in my rear yard. After visiting a local business that sells a vast variety of patio pavers, I’m ready to start. Do you think this is a real DIY job, or am ...

Nearly 70 percent of homeowners spend more time outside after completing a landscaping project, according to a 2018 Houzz survey. While this is not a new trend, upgrading the backyard and the curb ...

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